Dining In Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa is home to some of Orange County's finest restaurants, garnering local and national accolades. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated spot for a business meeting, taking your family out for fine dining, or want a quick bite after shopping, Costa Mesa has you covered as the culinary center of OC. Take a couple days to spend in Costa Mesa and experience not just a vacation, but an Eatcation®!

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Plums Café

Inspired by Pacific Northwest influences, Plums Café and Catering has been a local favorite for more than 20 years, tucked away in a corner of Westside Costa Mesa.

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Quattro Caffé

Located inside of South Coast Plaza, this quaint Italian restaurant offers a variety of flavorful lunch and dinner options.

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In-sit Coffee

Come to In-sit Coffee for your morning cup, or afternoon pick-me-up! They also carry a selection of pastries, waffles, and light sandwiches.

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Westwood Coast

Westwood Coast is a country-inspired restaurant featuring elevated food, handcrafted drinks, and live entertainment.

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From Philly Cheesesteaks & Hoagies

From Philly Cheesesteaks & Hoagies brings a taste of Philadelphia right to Costa Mesa.

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Al's New York Cafe

Serving up New York-style pizza, pasta, and more, Al's New York Cafe is dedicated to using top-quality ingredients and bringing delicious flavor to every plate!

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Vaca

Vaca is a the latest restaurant from executive chef Amar Santana, Bravo TV’s award-winning “Top Chef” series. The eatery is authentically Spanish, serving everything from tapas and savory paellas to prime steaks and ocean-caught seafood.

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Beach Pit BBQ

Beach Pit BBQ brings authentic Southern BBQ to California with its perfected BBQ dishes.

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Black Knight Gastro Lounge

Black Knight Gastro Lounge proudly serves handcrafted cocktails, local and imported beers, a carefully selected wine collection, and small and large plate items that can be shared for any daytime or evening festivity.

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Randy's Donuts

Randy's Donuts is the most recognized donut shop in the world. The franchise started in 1952 and is known for its iconic, giant rooftop donut appearing in numerous movies and television shows.

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